Why I’ll never buy a Stihl Backpack Blower. BR600,BR700,BR800..over and under engineered 🫣🤨🤔

[@RandyBB-yz1kq]

Thanks for the heads up Jim. I almost bought one but found a deal on an Echo 790 and I am quite happy with its performance and durability to date. I have had many Stihl chain saws over the years and haven’t ever had a dud. Sold my 038 Super three years ago (was a great saw but was getting heavy)bought a new 400 and a new 261, both have been good saws. Not a Stihl fan boy as I do own other saws, just never had a problem with them. Funny that Stihl would head down a rocky path with their blowers.

[@pastormike5054]

Good to know 👍

[@crazyfeller5704]

👍👍 lol good finish! Is there someway to put them at TDC, flip it over and get some oil down in that thing.? Maybe it needs some Jims saw shop engineering!

[@NCSU4x4]

Everytime I have posted something about how the 4-mix blowers are not worth it I get blasted. I agree whole heartedly. So where do I ship a pile of dead BR 600/700/800's?

[@jimssawsnstuff8903]

@@NCSU4x4 eBay or marketplace…I see lots on marketplace all the time 😜👍

[@jimssawsnstuff8903]

@@NCSU4x4 it’s unfortunate so many people become brand loyal or “fan boys” without having a bit more mechanical background or maybe looking at stuff with open eyes and an unbiased perspective…but it seems to keep the dealers in business

[@donnaknokecobb3988]

My BR600 has been excellent. Probably have around 400 hours on it. Starts on 1st or 2nd pull. The 600/700/800 blowers have 4.8 or 4.9/5 reviews. Perhaps they use a bushing bearing instead of a needle bearing to better withstand the higher hp of the larger blowers.

[@jimssawsnstuff8903]

@@donnaknokecobb3988 nope, do some research. It’s definitely a failure point. This one is less than 2 years old. I’ll post a longer video of it

[@chainsawcanuck]

That's 50s 2 stroke tech.. old mcculloch used brass bushing instead of bearings(maybe not common yet?) But a bushing in 2024?? That's a silly way to save 30cents

[@jimssawsnstuff8903]

At least they ran 24:1 back then

[@patrickvennard838]

Stihl certainly don't make things like they used to. Many parts for 1990's FS brush cutters are being discontinued, forcing you to buy new machines.

[@jimssawsnstuff8903]

@@patrickvennard838 that’s where quality aftermarket can help keep some of the old stuff going. Often it’s not worth putting OEM into something like that.